$30K Reported Lost From Newtown Bank Accounts In 1 Day In Suspected Fraud: Police

NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department responded to several incidents between April 14 and April 21.

Read their report:

Thursday, April 14

7:45 p.m. — During an aggressive driving detail on the Newtown Bypass, police stopped the driver of a black Infiniti SUV for a vehicle code violation. Upon contact, the officer smelled alcohol. The driver was unable to satisfactorily perform field sobriety tests, and the officer arrested him for suspicion of driving under the influence. The driver refused to submit blood for chemical testing, and charges are pending.

Friday, April 15

12:30 a.m. — Police stopped the driver of a black Audi for a vehicle code violation near Park Avenue and Mill Creek Road in Wrightstown. The officer then smelled a strong odor of alcohol. When the driver was unable to satisfactorily perform field sobriety tests, they were arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. Any charges are pending blood evidence results.

Tuesday, April 19

10:30 a.m. — A Wrightstown resident went to police headquarters to report fraudulent transactions from their bank accounts. The total value lost was around $20,000. The banks are investigating.

11 a.m. — A Newtown resident contacted police to report fraudulent transactions from their bank account. Approximately $10,000 had been lost. The bank is investigating the matter.

Wednesday, April 20

2 a.m. — Police stopped a green Mitsubishi sedan for a vehicle code violation near Swamp Road and Twining Bridge Road. After invesetigating, officer seized suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia as evidence. Charges are pending evidence results.

Thursday, April 21

1 p.m. — A Newtown resident contacted police to report fraud involving an altered check. The investigation is ongoing.

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